No. There is currently no mod that changes the weapon animation rigs. Wei Shen will always hold a pistol sideways (gangster style), even if he is a cop. This is a hard-coded animation limitation.

Since Sleeping Dogs modding is smaller than GTA’s, you’ll need to combine a few files. Here are the community picks:

Note: Always back up your HK Autoshop folder before modding.

| Mod Name | What It Does | Where to Find | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Wei Shen – Police Uniform Pack | Adds 4 police outfits (Street Patrol, SDU, Detective Suit) | Nexus Mods (SD category) | | Realistic Police Response | Random street crimes appear on minimap | Sleeping Dogs Mod DB | | HKPD Vehicle Pack | Replaces normal cars with police variants | GTA Inside (SD section) | | Police Radio | Adds a phone app to start "Cop Side Quests" | LCPDFR Community Archives |

Note: There is currently no LSPDFR-scale total conversion. If you want heavy police simulation, GTA V is the better choice. But for flavor? This works beautifully.

Sleeping Dogs remains a standout open-world action game thanks to its tight combat, cinematic story, and vibrant Hong Kong setting. The Police Mod (commonly called the "Police Mod" or specific community variants) enhances the experience by overhauling law-enforcement behavior, pursuit mechanics, and player interactions with the police—adding realism, challenge, and replayability.

Yes, if: You loved the story but wanted to play both sides post-game. Walking through Hong Kong in a police uniform, turning on your siren, and arresting triad members you used to fight alongside is an incredibly satisfying roleplay.

No, if: You want a total conversion. This is a "flavor mod." The AI is still dumb, arrests are buggy sometimes, and you can’t actually book suspects into a cell.

Note: Sleeping Dogs modding is not as simple as Skyrim. The game’s engine (Square Enix’s in-house tech) is finicky. Most "Police Mods" are actually a combination of three separate mods:

Recommended search terms for Google/Nexus:

Installation Steps (General):

Unlike Grand Theft Auto, Sleeping Dogs does not have a simple "mod menu" that you can download to instantly become a cop. The game’s files are packed in a way that requires specific extraction tools.

To achieve the "Police Mod" experience, you will primarily rely on two things:

Note: Modding always carries a risk. Always backup your game files before attempting to replace character models or core game scripts.

This is the most stable and basic version. It simply replaces Wei Shen’s default jacket and jeans with a high-resolution HKPD uniform. It does not alter gameplay mechanics, so you will still get phone calls from Triad buddies while wearing a badge. It is perfect for players who want visual consistency during the main story.

Key Features: